More on Dem Omnibus
- On budget paper 763, the Dems propose adoption of alternative A2, parts a,b, and c.
- Budget paper 765: adopt alternative 2m, which would increase heavy truck fees 10 percent effective Oct. 1. This would increase estimated transportation fund revenue by $26.7 million over the biennium.
- Delete $90 million SEG and .75 SEG position and provide the same amount in GPR and .75 GPR position in 08-09 to reflect the elimination of provisions in the bill that would use transportation fund revenue for general fund purposes. Retain current law GPR appropriations, and delete SEG appropriations created by the bill effective July 1, 2008.
- Modify the governor's recommendations for general transportation aids to provide 2.5 percent annual increases, rather than 2.0 percent increases.
- Provide an additional $128,300 SEG in 2007-08 and $647,300 SEG in 2008-09 to fund 2.5 percent annual calendar year increase, rather than a 2.0 percent increase, to each tier of mas transit systems for '08 and '09.
- Transfer $14.6 million in 08-09 from the petroleum inspection fund to the general fund.
Labels: Oil_Franchise_Fee, Transportation
